The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1887-01-22


The output of bullion has been
thereby very largely increased, and
we may reasonably feel assured of the
continued prosperity of the State, at
least for some years to come.
There is great reason to hope that
some Congressional Legislation may be
had which will restore silver to its
proper place as money--to the rela-
tive position of dignity with gold as
money metal which it occupied before
its demonetization.
LIVE STOCK INTEREST.
Next in importance to our great
leading industry is the live stock in
terest- especially the raising of cattle.
Nevada has the distinction of possess
ing some OF the finest cattle ranges in
the world. The many nutritious
grasses. notably the bunchgrass, that
grows on the mountain sides, afford
excellent pasturage for Summer, while
the many varieties of sagebrush, which
grow everywhere on the desert plains
and rolling hills, especially the white
sage, serve as excellent Winter food,
being considered by many far supe
rior in strength and nutrition to any
of the grasses. Except in Nevada and
other portions of the Great Basin,
there is no country where the grasses
possess the property of curing them
selves unaided by the labor of men.
Large sums of money have been Ak
pended by our more enterprising breed
ers in importing superior stock for the
purpose of improving the grade of cat
tie. While the improvement has been
marked in giving great size and weight,
il has been found that the improved
cattle are no less admirably adapted
to our varied and extensive ranges.
THE No.FENcE LAW.
Some excitement exists among cat
tlemen caused by the recommendation
of the land agent of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company, that n "nO-fence
law" be passed at the present session
of the Legislature. The newspapers
devoted to the cattle interest are very
natural v opposed to this recommends =
tisn. AMI regard the passage of such a
law as graat blow at the cattle rails
ing industry That the passage of
a ''no fence law" would be disastrous
to the prosperity of our State by caus-
ing great many herds to be removed
from within our borders, thereby de-
creasing large amount of taxable
property, can not for an instant be
doubted. 1t is to he hoped that the
representatives of the people will not
enact any measure SO inimical to this
great interest of our State, but will
rather foster than destroy so important
a source of public revenue.
PLEURo PNEUMONIA IN CATTLE.
This dreadful disease has made great
ravages among the herds of many
States aud Territories. No cure for it
has yet been discovered. The slaugh-
ter Of the diseased animal is the only
remedy yet known to prevent the con-
tagion from destroying the neighbor-
ing herds. | am glad to state that up
to the present time our herdsmen have
suffered 10 loss through this .rightful
disease.
The wise legislation of many Of the
States aud Territories authorizes the
respective Governors to issue procla-
nations of quarantine to prevent the
ingress of diseased animals. | would
suggest that the Legislature, at this
session, pass similar laws TO protect
this growing interest.
A bill has been introduced in Con-
gress making n liberal appropriation
for procuring the best veterinary skill
to seek remedy, as we'll as suggesting
other means to prevent the spread of
this terrible contagiod, This is an
evidence of the great Importance with
which tie subject is regarded 10y Con-
gress.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
The Interstate Commerce bill, now
pending in Congress, bids fair to be-
come law. In that event, the people
of this State will. in a measure, find
relief ir IN the unjust determinations
so long practiced by the Central Pa
cifc Railroad Company. | would
suggest that the legislature memorial
ize our delegation in Congress to give
this desirable measure their earnest
and hearty support. There can be
! little room to doubt that the prosperity